Teens are constantly changing and figuring out who they are

We are here to be a partner as they navigate those changes.

Therapy for Teens

Teens and young adults are constantly changing and figuring out who they are. This can lead to burnout, anxiety, stress, and depression. Throw in being neurodivergent and life can get pretty sticky pretty fast. We understand that some teens really really don’t want to come to therapy and that is okay. Our therapists will start off by meeting your teen where they are at and getting to know them as a person. Many of our therapists can relate to experiences and difficulties our teen clients are facing and will use their own experiences in a therapeutic appreciate manner to connect and support. Our therapists will allow your teen to create a space to focus on the things that they want and need whether that is difficulties at school, understanding their identity, or navigating relationships. We believe that our teens our in control of the therapy process.

  • understanding excessive worrying, anxiety, and depression

  • understanding irritability and frustration

  • suicidal and self-harm thoughts and urges

  • develop self-confidence and self-compassion

  • navigating relationships and identity

  • managing anger and meltdowns

  • difficulties at school with focus, homework completion, etc

  • difficulties with peers or family members

  • sensory processing concerns

  • reactions to disturbances in schedule

  • understadning ADHD, Autism, OCD, 2E, dyslexia

  • navigating trauma

  • understanding your child’s neurotype and their specific needs

  • navigating testing, 504/IEP meetings, developing accommodations

  • developing coping skills

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What to expect

After receiving your interest form, we will match you with a therapist who’s focus areas, personality, and schedule meet your needs. They will reach out to you to schedule a 20 minute free consultation where they can get to know your needs more fully.

If you feel it is a good fit, your therapist will schedule an intake session. If your child is over the age of 12, your child’s therapist will generally conduct the session with just them. Your child’s therpaist will then schedule regular sessions with your teen where they will work on goals, explore needs, and develop skills.

Therapy is built on confidentiality and trust., which means your child’s therapist may not always discuss with you when your child is struggling with certain concerns, such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm or experimenting with substances. Your child’s therapist will let you know if your child is in danger and needs a safety plan or higher level of care.

You should expect regular communication from your child’s therapist. Your child’s therapist will reach out to you to schedule regular parent check-ins where you will go over resources, parenting support needs, and supports for your child. You are always welcome to reach out to your child’s therapist and schedule a meeting if you feel you need support.

Common Questions

Do I attend therapy with my child?

In the first session, part of the session be joint where both you and your child participate in therapy with the therapist. After the first session, most therapists will see children and teens individually. Your child’s therapist may occasionally do joint sessions if requested by you or your child.

What if my child doesn’t talk about concerns that I have?

Your child’s therapist will generally them direct what they discuss in therapy. Their therapy time is for them to discuss their concerns, not necessarily yours as a parent. We require that all guardians who have a child in therapy with meet with their child’s therapist on a monthly basis for check-in meetings. During these meetings, you are welcome to let your child’s therapist know the concerns you are seeing.

How will I know if therapy is working?

It can takes months for change to occur in therapy. Generally change by a child does not happen unless it is also accompanied by change at home and potentially at school. In parent meetings, your child’s therapist will work with you as a guardian to understand what you can do to support your child in therapy. Understand that progress can be slow and might look different that originally expected.